Job Description:
• Support Amgen-sponsored clinical trials, focusing on the laboratory category
• Provide strategic support to study teams and key partners to optimize clinical trial implementation with suppliers
• Provide guidance and input on technical and operational aspects of study design and execution
• Support study startup and conduct with suppliers, including sourcing, budget review, supplier selection, and scope of work development
• Develop global relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers
• Drive and facilitate governance of laboratory suppliers
• Lead supplier evaluation and qualification processes and advise partners on selection
• Support development and implementation of standards and processes for laboratory evaluation, qualification, selection, management, and monitoring
• Oversee technical and operational performance of laboratory suppliers across studies and manage escalated issues to resolution
• Support clinical trials and cross-functional alignment for companion diagnostics development
• Participate in key initiatives and task forces with Therapeutic Areas, Early Development, and Research
• Share expertise in emerging technologies through company interactions, literature, and industry conferences
• Contribute to continuous improvement of Supplier Governance and the wider GDO organization
• Support integration activities for Amgen acquisitions, as appropriate
Requirements:
• Doctorate degree OR Master’s degree and 2 years of lab and clinical trials experience OR Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of lab and clinical trials experience OR Associate’s degree and 8 years of lab and clinical trials experience OR High school diploma / GED and 10 years of lab and clinical trials experience
• Strong laboratory background, including clinical testing, central laboratory operations, or laboratory-related project management experience
• Solid understanding of laboratory workflows, procedures, and operational best practices
• Knowledge of clinical trial processes and the role of laboratory operations within clinical research
• Experience overseeing and managing laboratory studies, projects, or research initiatives
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and ensure timely execution of study deliverables
• Familiarity with regulatory and quality requirements applicable to clinical and laboratory environments
• Potentially up to 20% domestic and/or international travel
• Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed
Benefits:
• A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions
• Group medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Discretionary annual bonus program
• Stock-based long-term incentives
• Award-winning time-off plans
• Flexible work models where possible
• Career development opportunities
• Financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals
• Work/life balance